Water bonding device and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9761990
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14873537

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Embodiments include a water bonding device for electrically grounding a swimming pool. One embodiment includes a bonding electrode installed in a pool skimmer or pump strainer. The bonding electrode typically resides in a skimmer or strainer cavity, and a ground conductor coupled directly to the electrode extends out of the skimmer or strainer through a port. A plug assembly forms a water tight seal against the port and the ground conductor, providing a water tight access point for the ground conductor to enter the pool skimmer or pump strainer. The ground conductor is typically electrically connected to both the bonding electrode and a ground pole residing at ground potential.

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  • WCM INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heggie, Andrew Canon City, US 2 7
Koller, Barrett Pueblo, US 3 11

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